Montgomery Man to Be Red Cross Surgeon in Europe
Major Harry T. Lay of Montgomery resigns from Alabama National Guard and U S Army medical corps to join the Red Cross as a surgeon in Europe. He will sail December 29 for Austria after serving at Washington army medical schools. Lay is a familiar figure in Alabama guard encampments and is the third Alabama officer to offer service in the European war. Captain Ernest C. Shepperd and First Lieutenant Wesley Newton have already gone or been wounded in action.
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Montgomery
Harry T. Lay
Alabama National Guard
United States Army
Austria
State Military Department
Lay
Army Medieval
Washington
Alabama
National Guard
Alabama Guard
Ernest C. Shepperd
Shepperd
Wesley Newton
Company K
Fourth Infantry
Birmingham
France
Newton
Special Session Set for State Highway Commission
A special session of the state highway commission will convene at the state capitol on December 30 to review the legislative report and future work plans. Engineer W. S. Keller is finalizing the trunk system report requested by the 1911 legislature. Commission members include R. E. Spraggins, John Craft, W. B. Atkins, Eugene A. Smith, and George N. Mitcham.
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Montgomery
State Highway Commission
State Capitol
Highway Department
Highway Commission
W. S. Keller
R. E. Spraggins
Huntsville
John Craft
Mobile
W.B. Atkins
Selma
Alabama Exhibit to Spend Five Thousand for San Francisco Display
A northern Alabama corporation will invest $5,000 in an Alabama building exhibit at the Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. The display will feature an entire carload of products from the mineral district, as part of several carloads representing the state. H A Thompson, Greenville field agent of the Alabama exposition commission, said the company’s name will not be disclosed. Officials anticipate Alabama’s strong representation among Southern states.
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Montgomery
Alabama
San Francisco
H. A. Thompson
Greenville
Alabama Exposition Commission
North Alabama Corporation
Thompson
Choir to Sing Christmas Carols Across Mobile Parish
The All Saints' Episcopal Church choir under Rev T H Johnston will sing Christmas carols in various parish locations Thursday night ahead of a midnight communion after Christmas Eve service. Christmas Day features an 11 am service with sermon and Holy Communion. St Stephen's Day also has 11 am Holy Communion.
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Christamas
Mobile
T. H. Johnston
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
All Saints
Johnston
Common Law Marriage Defense Fends Off White Slave Charge
In Jacksonville on December 23, George Harding was tried under the Mann Act and acquitted after the judge instructed the jury that common law marriage is a valid defense. The case, led by the Associated Press report, centered on Harding’s federal indictment and outcome.
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Associated Press
Jacksonville
Fla
George Harding
Harding
Poultry Show Plans For Mardi Gras Carnival Exhibit
Announcement on Monday night notes a poultry show in connection with the Mardi Gras Carnival to be held in February by the Gulf Coast Poultry Association. Weekly meetings are set for Wednesdays at 6 30 p m. Details and entry blanks available from Dr J T Adams president at 155 Dauphin street or H L Wright secretary at 51 Roper street. Booths from the Gulf Coast Tropical Fair will be reused. Alba building to be rehabilitated by George G Card and George A Maloney for the Home Products Show opening January 16.
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Gulf Coast Poultry Association
J. T. Adams
Dauphin Street
H. L. Wright
Roper Street
Alba
George G. Card
George A. Maloney
Three Months Sentence and Recapture Lead to Additional Term
A man received a three month sentence for petit larceny, was recaptured after escaping about a week earlier, and given six more months hard labor. He was recaptured Monday night by Special Officer Shriner of the Louisville and Nashville road. Walter Philips was arrested Monday night for grand larceny and jailed. Elene Kemp alleged theft of bed clothing from her home on Chinquepin and Monday streets. Deputy Sheriff Lynch arrested George Gamble on alias writ from the city court Monday night.
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Shriner
Louisville and
Nashville
Walter Philips
Grand Force
Eline Kemp
Lynch
George Gamble
Dr Swan Liver and Kidney Remedy Promises Quick Relief
A testimonial touts Dr Swan's Liver and Kidney Remedy as relief for years of torpid liver and indigestion. The ad claims the purely vegetable formula tones the liver stomach and bowels increases secretions and excretions and supports overall vitality. It alleges benefits for women and promotes easy relief from constipation and nervous weakness.
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Dr. Swan
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AEE Hag Clothing Co
RED Cross
Europe
May
U. S. Army
Capitol
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Rev. Johnston
Chris’mas
Velvet Joe
W. F. Demiller
Government Street
Roderick D. MacKenzie
Cawthon
Texas
New Orleans
California
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Los Angeles
San Diego
San Jose
Sacramento Stockton
Fresno Bakersfield
O. M. Evans
G. W. Ely
Brown-Marx Bidg
Ala
Non
Maia
Ko Gene Ee
L. C. White
Bingo
Eakat
Zeid Auick
Dennison Pharmacal Co
Chicago
VanAnt
Werps Drug Store
Xmas
JC. Brincat & CO
Government St
Oval Street
Uere National Remedy
Ork. Co
F. L. Tapia
Eercetictey
Mobile Clearing House Association
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